Staff at SCSS

Dr. Blair Rhode, M.D.

started Orland Park Orthopedics in 2003, and has been practicing surgery in the Southwest suburbs since 2001. He is Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. Dr. Rhode is active in education, and teaches several Masters courses at the Orthopedic Learning Center in Rosemont, Illinois.

Education and Training:

Medical School – Univ of Wisconsin – Madison – 1991-1995

Residency – Med College of Wisconsin – 1996-2000

Fellowship – S. California Ctr for Sports Medicine – 2000-2001

Mark Bordick, P.A.

is a Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) in orthopedic surgery with a focus in sports medicine. As a member of Orland Park Orthopedics he functions as both a clinical PA, and first assist in surgery under the direction of Dr. Blair Rhode. He is a graduate of Midwestern University’s PA program in Downers Grove, Illinois class of 1998. He has been an adjunct faculty member of CME Resources since 2000 providing orthopedic lectures for PA recertification. In addition he has been a guest speaker for Midwestern University’s Board Review Course, and continues to be active in many of their on campus programs. He is a fellow member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants.

Education and Training:

B.S. in Physician Assistant Studies – Midwestern University – 1998

B.A. in Zoology – University of Maine – 1994

Assoc. of Arts – University of Maine – 1991

Robert Rady, CRNA

has been providing quality anesthesia services in the area since 1987. He presently works as an independent contractor for the Stein Center for Plastic Surgery, Physician’s Cosmetic Institute, and for the Center for Plastic Surgery, in addition to the work he does with South Chicago Surgical Solutions.

Education and Training:

Lewis University – Bachelor of Science in Nursing – 1985-1987

Ravenswood Hospital Medical Ctr – Certificate in Nurse Anesthesia -1988-1990

Loyola University Medical Center – Staff Nurse in Cardiac ICU – 1987-1988